Abstract
The cell envelope structure of Gram-negative bacteria is unique, composed of two lipid bilayer membranes and an aqueous periplasmic space sandwiched in between. The outer membrane constitutes an extra barrier to limit the exchange of molecules between the cells and the exterior environment. Donnan potential is a membrane potential across the outer membrane, resulted from the selective permeability of the membrane, which plays a pivotal role in the permeability of many antibiotics. In this review, we discussed factors that affect the intensity of the Donnan potential, including the osmotic strength and pH of the external media, the osmoregulated periplasmic glucans trapped in the periplasmic space, and the displacement of cell surface charges. The focus of our discussion is the impact of Donnan potential on the cellular permeability of selected antibiotics including fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, β-lactams, and trimethoprim.
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
6-11-2021
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10060701
Funding Information
This research was funded by NSF CHE-1709381, NIH/NIAID AI137020 and AI142063, NIH/NHLBI HL142640, and NIH/NIGMS GM132443.
Repository Citation
Alegun, Olaniyi; Pandeya, Ankit; Cui, Jian; Ojo, Isoiza; and Wei, Yinan, "Donnan Potential across the Outer Membrane of Gram-Negative Bacteria and Its Effect on the Permeability of Antibiotics" (2021). Chemistry Faculty Publications. 181.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/chemistry_facpub/181
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Antibiotics, v. 10, issue 6, 701.
© 2021 by the authors
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).